その代わり
Reading: そのかわり
Meaning: instead, in exchange, on the other hand
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Example Sentence
給料 は 安い が その代わり 休み が 多い
The salary is low, but in exchange there are many holidays.
Usage Notes
Used to introduce a trade-off or compensation for something.
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